Even if the incorporators omit some important steps, it is still possible for a court, under estoppel principles, to treat the business as a corporation.

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Under estoppel principles, a court can still recognize and treat the business as a corporation even if the incorporators have omitted some important steps. This is because estoppel prevents a party from denying a fact or claim that they have previously asserted, and if the incorporators have acted in a way that suggests the business is a corporation (such as using "Inc." in the company name), they may be estopped from denying its corporate status.

Even If the Incorporators Omit Some Important Steps, It Is